Did Provare pass its last health inspection?

Provare at 1523-1527 W Chicago Ave was inspected on Aug 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Provare?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASMENT STORAGE ROOM ATTACHED TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Provare

1523-1527 W Chicago Ave, Chicago 60642 · Risk 1 (High)

Fail

Most recent result

Aug 12, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 12, 2026

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASMENT STORAGE ROOM ATTACHED TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-32-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BINS LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED CRATES USED FOR ELEAVTION THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE EQUIPMENT THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON TWO PREP COOLERS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SAID EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE ON SITE. MUST MAINTAIN
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT (ICE BINS, LIQUOR WELLS, STORAGE CABINETS, COOLING UNITS, POPCORN EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL CORDS) IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASMENT BAR AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER, DRIED SYRUPS AND LIQUOR BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MEN RESTROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BASEMENT SPEAK EASY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WIDE OPEN WITH LARGE BLACK TRASH BAGS OVERFLOWING OUT OF BINS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LIDS ON SAID RECEPTACLES AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SEAL AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 12, 2026	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 6, 2026	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 2026	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 11, 2026	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2024	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2023	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 28, 2023	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2023	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Provare — questions

Did Provare pass its last health inspection?: Provare at 1523-1527 W Chicago Ave was inspected on Aug 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Provare?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASMENT STORAGE ROOM ATTACHED TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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